Guyana Honorary Consul Kim Lucas-Felix.
President of St. Maarten Guyanese Association Malcolm Mickle.
PHILIPSBURG--The Consulate of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana and St. Maarten Guyanese Association (SMGA) extended their deepest condolences to the family of the late Guyanese national Andrea Singh, who died by drowning on September 19, and was laid to rest over the weekend.
“The entire Guyanese community and many others were deeply saddened upon hearing of the tragedy and would like to offer all support to Vish Singh and his two daughters on the passing of their wife and mother,” the Consulate and Association said in a joint statement.
Honorary Consul Kim Lucas-Felix said she had the opportunity to meet Singh and can say that she was a young, talented and supportive wife and mother gone too soon. “Many in the community have stated that Mrs. Singh was dedicated to her family, was a loving mother, and supported her husband in his business ventures.
On behalf of the government of Guyana, I would like to wish Vish and the couple’s two daughters, as well as their extended family, much strength at this time. Remember her fondly, and she will forever live on in your heart,” Lucas-Felix said.
SMGA President Malcolm Mickle said: “The Guyanese Association here on St. Maarten is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of Mrs. Singh. We know it is never easy to say goodbye to a loved one in such a horrific way, but as an organisation we want to let you know that we do feel your pain, and we sincerely sympathise with you.”
President of St. Maarten Guyanese Association Malcolm Mickle.
NAGICO Insurances Chairman Imran McSood Amjad and his family also expressed regret at the passing of Andrea. McSood said: “[She] was a pleasant, hardworking lady and a wonderful partner to her husband in their construction business. Vish also played cricket and contributed to the maintenance of the ground. They were always peaceful, friendly and law abiding.”
He added that the couple operated the bar at the Cricket Ground for several years and did an excellent job.
“We urge the Guyanese community to stand together with the Singh family as they grieve for their loved one.”
Reports indicate that both Andrea and her husband were swept off the rocks at Back Bay, Pointe Blanche, while fishing on September 19. Her husband was rescued, but suffered injuries and had to be admitted to St. Maarten Medical Center (SMMC). Andrea was expected to be laid to rest this past weekend.
